In the course of working on a few new projects, some rude awakenings of how the distributor/supplier relationship works, or occasionally doesn’t work, have me scratching my head and asking, “…Really?”
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Tag: Supplier
Major Industry Shifts from Q4 2012
A look at some of the executive-level appointments and resignations from the last two months.
Read MoreI Love the Smell of Steer Manure!
What are these weeds that are choking our business growth and how can we fertilize where we need to?
Read MoreSAAGNY and PPAI Are Making a Difference for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Promotional products associations are making a difference helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Here’s how you can help.
Read MoreLife is Good … Isn’t It?
As I strolled through Los Angeles International Airport on my way to Miami, I took notice of the “Life is Good” store that is in many airports. At 6:00 a.m. it was closed, but my branding brain is always going.
Read MorePromotional Products Suppliers Stink at Twitter
It’s a shame, as suppliers are missing an opportunity to feed promotional distributors great content to feed to buyers. Instead, it’s a random special or product of the day or worse, begging for votes on the latest award.
Read MoreWhat’s Your Industry IQ?
As they often do, a discussion recently in a LinkedIn Group went off in an interesting direction.
Read MoreTop 3 Things That Can Turn Your Promo Products Business Around
Finding customers, securing sales, building relationships, keeping track of new companies and products—it can be difficult to stay on top of everything in the promotional products world. If you’re struggling, here are three tips that can turn your business around.
Read More“Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.”
My last Rant expressed frustration that many have with a lack of understanding overseas companies seem to have of our marketplace. The Stephen R. Covey quote in this title pretty much sums up what I want to communicate in this Rant: “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.”
Read More7 Powerful FREE Online Resources for Promotional Products Sales Professionals
This week, rather than write my usual blog post, I’m going to share with you 7 powerful free online resources guaranteed to save you time and help you make more money in your promotional products business.
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